It's now 9 p.m. and I'm still in North Beach hanging out with the regulars at Cafe Greco's. I went bar hopping mid-day with a friend and saw a couple of familiar faces. I got some good sources and I am almost ready to finish my final feature. I feel like tonight will be a hectic night, but it will all be worth it soon enough. I want to write a bit on what I learned from reporting on North Beach.
First of all, North Beach is a diverse neighborhood that is loved by both residents and out-of-towners. It is filled with amazing cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs. It is the type of place where you can relax OR get "fucked up" on alcohol or various drugs, specifically cocaine, according to sellers and police.
I've been hanging around North Beach for too long. I'm honestly getting sick of the place. Not because it's such a terrible place to be, but because I've been coming here every week.
It is also the type of place where a girl can easily get a boyfriend. I've been hit on by most of my sources, from bouncers to cops to bartenders to residents and employees. It's interesting because they open up to me and are willing to talk, at the same time it can get frustrating. I suppose it's like that for most women reporters, although I tend to keep my distance.
The strip clubs are merely entertainment and for most girls it's a great job. They get paid well and enjoy doing the work that they do. I don't judge them because I personally feel that they're nice people with a life of their own and they enjoy making money while giving customers shows of lust... it's a business.
All-in-all North Beach has been kind to me. I've made friends and have gotten to know some amazing people that have interesting stories of their own. The connections that I have made here are priceless. I'm even thinking of spending some extra money of you guys and buying delicious cannolis for everyone.
I told you the bouncer was hitting on you..anyway the cannolis were awesome. I think a combination of the sweets and the champagne gave me a headache, but it was still delicious.
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